programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming ˈprō-ˌgra-miŋ 

-grə-

variants or less commonly programing

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

2

a

: the process of instructing or learning by means of an instructional program

b

: the process of preparing an instructional program for a device (such as a computer)

Examples of programming in a Sentence

The news conference interrupted regular television programming.

Recent Examples on the Web

Built as an open platform, the Q1 offers accessible SDK and HDK tools, an open-source exterior shell for 3D printing, and zero-code motion programming. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026

The Centennial Park Conservancy is selling the tees for $35, with proceeds supporting its nonprofit mission, including free concerts, arts programming and community events. —Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 31 Dec. 2025

Both games were produced by CBS Sports, with NFL Media producing the pre- and post-game as well as studio halftime programming. —Selome Hailu, Variety, 31 Dec. 2025

For the third year, the over 12 hours of free programming will center around City Hall plaza, with additional activities at Long Wharf, Boston Common, Copley Square and more. —Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing programming

• application programming interface
• linear programming
• object-oriented programming
• pre-programming

Rhymes for programming

• programing
• amang
• cramming
• damming
• damning
• hamming
• jamming
• lambing
• ramming
• slamming
• diagramming
• reprograming

Kids Definition

programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming

variants also programing

ˈprō-ˌgram-iŋ 

-grə-miŋ

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

advocates less violence in television programming

2

: the design and production of computer programs